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What Causes Heavy Breathing In A Child?
Posted on
Sat, 14 Feb 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 14 Feb 2015
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Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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Question : Dear Dr
My daughter breaths very heavily although she seems quiet healthy her teachers seem concerned and have noticed along with other people what further action should I take she is 12 years old
Thank you
Best regards
XXXX
My daughter breaths very heavily although she seems quiet healthy her teachers seem concerned and have noticed along with other people what further action should I take she is 12 years old
Thank you
Best regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Further tests needed here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
As per your history she probably seems to have to Tachypnea,which is state of increased respiratory rate.
Even though she seems healthy you need to get a complete health check here.
The major things need to be ruled out here is a Congenital heart disease and Pulmonary Shunts.
For this its extremely important to get a 2 Dimensional echo and Helical CT chest.
If these investigations come out ,then you can largely relax.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Further tests needed here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
As per your history she probably seems to have to Tachypnea,which is state of increased respiratory rate.
Even though she seems healthy you need to get a complete health check here.
The major things need to be ruled out here is a Congenital heart disease and Pulmonary Shunts.
For this its extremely important to get a 2 Dimensional echo and Helical CT chest.
If these investigations come out ,then you can largely relax.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
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